2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · BV14 MJY
2014 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 95,566 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,566 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV14 MJY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 95,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BV14 MJY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Polo (BV14 MJY) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BV14 MJY Mileage History
- 30/05/202388,530 mi
- 07/06/202491,593 mi+3,063 mi
- 07/06/202491,593 mi
- 09/06/202595,566 mi+3,973 mi
- 11/06/202595,566 mi
Average of roughly 3,459 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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